2004 BMW 320 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Capri |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |